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Have Swollen Legs, Ankles, Face, Malaise, Taking Metaprolol For Hypertension, Lexapro, Buspar. Anaemic, Elevated Lipase, AST, Recovering Alcoholic

I have slightly elevated lipase levels. I am anemic. I have slightly elevated AST levels as well. I am a recovering alcoholic nothing for 4 months. I have swelling of my legs(painful too) ankles, face and neck. I have a general malaise feeling and a sore throat. I am currently taking Metoprolol and Lisinopril for HTN. Naltrexone(stopped taking 2 days ago) but was taking for 4 months for cravings, Lexapro and Buspar. Why am I experiencing painful swelling and weight gain? What would be a tx for this?
Mon, 6 May 2013
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Hi friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic

This could be the result of alcohol - AST from liver / lipase from pancreas / malaise from anaemia - more tests to see the nature and cause of anaemia...
You will need more investigations - for the swelling of ankles and face / heart, kidney, low protein and so on should be tested...
You have not stated your age, gender, personal habits, family history or co-morbidities / You need continued assessment and assistance from Psychiatrist (de-addiction specialist)...

Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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Have Swollen Legs, Ankles, Face, Malaise, Taking Metaprolol For Hypertension, Lexapro, Buspar. Anaemic, Elevated Lipase, AST, Recovering Alcoholic

Hi friend, Welcome to Health Care Magic This could be the result of alcohol - AST from liver / lipase from pancreas / malaise from anaemia - more tests to see the nature and cause of anaemia... You will need more investigations - for the swelling of ankles and face / heart, kidney, low protein and so on should be tested... You have not stated your age, gender, personal habits, family history or co-morbidities / You need continued assessment and assistance from Psychiatrist (de-addiction specialist)... Take care Wishing speedy recovery God bless Good luck